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Monday, November 17, 2008

Launching grand new collections both in writing: Jewelry Collecting and in jewelry design “Daydream Facets Collection"

My interests have turned to jewelry collecting… What types of jewelry do you collect? What are the most sought after pieces in a given genre? How do I know about the markings on jewelry pieces of interest? What major jewelry manufacturing was produced in Providence RI (I've lived in RI all my life)...the "Jewelry Capitol of the World". All of these questions have been bouncing around in my head so I decided to write a series of Hubs around these very questions. I invite you to check my hubs frequently and let me know if these articles are of value to you. As always, I am open to comments and suggestions and your opinions are very valuable to me… feel free to contact me!! Here is the first in the series of Hubs: Coro Jewelry

Yet to be posted in my Etsy store…. "Faceted Fantasy Bracelet" This is the second in my new collection called: Daydream Facets. Veil Nebula Bracelet was the original piece that started this collection. I plan to develop this line- adding earrings, necklaces and bracelets all with wonderful faceted gems. Keep an eye out!

Lastly for this post, here is my latest in custom Rosary Beads headed for the UK today!

Each of the natural gemstones used in this rosary relates to the Chakra's

CROWN CHAKRA - SEVENTH CHAKRA Obsidian3 black\white stones near crossLocated above the head. This chakra links the individual with the universal. Obsidian helps to protect the very sensitive against depression. It is the stone of the soft hearted and gentle people of the world. Use obsidian to help block negativity of any kind. As a black gemstone, it symbolizes self control and resilience. Black stones have protective energies in the sense that black is the absence of light, and therefore, can be used to create invisibility.Energies:Healing , Protection, Divination, Peace*******

THIRD EYE CHAKRA - SIXTH CHAKRA Sodalite1st decade to the rightLocated between the eyes. This is intelligence and psychic power. Sodalite GemstoneIt is said sodalite will harmonize the inner being or the conscious and subconscious mind. Sodalite promotes peace and harmony. Energies: Power, Healing, Luck*******THROAT CHAKRA - FIFTH CHAKRA TurquoiseBetween decade stonesLocated at the throat. This is the creativity, self-expression and the search for truth.Turquoise-Strength, protection from harm, psychic sensitivity and connection to the spirit world. Turquoise carries great wisdom of basic truth within it. It is one of the oldest stones known. This is a stone that a person must learn to attune to instead of the stone attuning to the person. It is important that the owner of a Turquoise give it the proper attention.Energies: Luck, Love, Protection, HealingHEART CHAKRA - FOURTH CHAKRA Aventurine2nd decadeLocated at the heart. This is the higher consciousness and love. Green Aventurine is the stone of luck and chance. It is said to increase perception and creative insight. It is a heart chakra stone.Energies: Luck, Money, Healing*********SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA - THIRD CHAKRA Amber3rd decadeLocated at the solar plexus. This is the sense of identity. Amber energy properties•Brings a care free, sunny disposition•Promotes good luck and success•Dissolves oppositions•Helps with stomach, spleen and kidney complaints•Reduces joint problems•Alleviates teething pain in babiesTo early Christians, amber signified the presence of the Lord.Energies: Love, Healing, Protection, Power, Luck********SACRAL HARA CHAKRA - SECOND CHAKRA Carnelian4th decadeLocated at the genitals. This is the chakra that monitors sexuality and reproduction.Carnelian is used for these benefits:•gives energy•protects from bad vibrations•guards against poverty•helps give a sense of humor•calms the temperEnergies: Power, HealingROOT CHAKRA - FIRST CHAKRA Rhodochrosite5th decadeLocated at the base of the spine and groin area. This is the animal or base nature.Rhodochrosite in pink tones:•soothes the heart•stimulates warm feelings of love and compassion•benefits the creative process•promotes intuitionEnergies:Love, Power, healing

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Jewelry designer and collector- self taught from books and magazines. I continue to explore different mediums and methods. I am a life learner....love to try new things and I hope that is reflected in my work.
I believe my jewelry designing and creating balances me as I have a very analytical "day job" as a quality engineer for a flexible packaging facility in Providence RI. I enjoy my evenings with family and my art.
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